A Vertical Cylindrical Cylinder, Closed at the Bottom End, Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

A vertical cylindrical cylinder, closed at the bottom end, is fitted at the top with a piston, which can move freely. The mass of the piston is 10.0 kg and the initial height of the piston above the bottom of the cylinder is 25 cm. A mass of 8 kg is placed on the piston. What is the resulting height of the piston, assuming that the temperature is kept constant?

• A) 12 cm
• B) 13 cm
• C) 14 cm
• D) 15 cm
• E) 16 cm

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